Durham couple celebrates 60 years Ron and Dora (Duerksen) Unruh of rural Durham recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 1, 1955, at Alexanderwohl Mennonite church, rural Goessel. The Unruhs made their home northwest of Durham where they have been farmers ever since their marriage. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered for several family events during the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24. Some of the events included family pictures at the farm, anniversary cake and attending church together Sunday morning. ...

Funks celebrate 50th anniversary Lester and Donna Funk are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. June 6 at the Marion County Lake hall. They were married June 4, 1965, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Ninth and Main streets in Newton. The couple’s children are requesting photos of their parents. ...

William Bartel Eric and Danielle Bartel of rural Hillsboro announce the birth of their son, William George Bartel, born June 10 at Newton. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Welcoming him home were brothers Logan and Mason, both age 4. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Karen Goossen of rural Hillsboro. ...

Teresa Shearer Elizabeth and William Shearer of Florence announce the birth of Teresa Marie Shearer born June 3 at Eldorado. She weighed 5 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 183⁄4 inches long. Welcoming their sister home are siblings Tylor, Allen, Dakota, Lonney, Miranda, Preston and Ethan. Maternal grandparents are Becky and Fred Rhodes of Stafford. ...

Kreutziger birthday reception July 25 The family of Frances Kreutziger is hosting a birthday reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. The party will honor her 95th birthday, which is on that day. Cards may also be mailed to her at: Parkside Homes, 200 Willow Road, Hillsboro, KS 67063 if someone is unable to attend. ...

Card shower set for Matz’s 85th The family of Evelyn Matz is inviting her friends and family members to participate in a card shower marking the occasion of her 85th birthday July 14. Her mailing address is: 1400 Terrace Drive, Newton, KS 67114. ...

Durham couple to celebrate 60th The children of Ron and Dora (Duerksen) Unruh of Durham are requesting a card shower to celebrate their parents 60th wedding anniversary June 1. The couple’s four children and their families will celebrate the anniversary with various immediate family events. The children are Brenda (Jim) Enns of Hillsboro, Debra (Lon) Hiebert of Peabody, Mark (Barb) Unruh of Durham, and Warren (Anita) Unruh of Tampa. The family also includes nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at 455 320th, Durham, KS 67438. ...

• MARVIN ENSZ, 90, of Hillsboro, died July 14 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. The service is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 at Alexanderfeld Mennonite Church, 1806 Holly Road, Hillsboro. He was born Aug. 20, 1924 to P. ...

• FIENNES JANTZ, 91, of Durham, died July 12 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Jost Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family via: www.jostfuneralhome.com. More information to follow in the next edition. ...

Perry, Vogts to wed July 25 at Lyons Mike and Cindy Perry of Minneapolis and Steve and Karen Vogts of Canton announce the engagement of their children Kendall Shay Perry of Hutchinson and Todd Ray Vogts of Sterling. The bride-to-be earned a bachelor’s degree in 2014 from Sterling College. She is employed as an English teacher at Hutchinson Middle School. The groom-elect is a 2004 graduate of Canton-Galva, earned an associate’s degree in 2006 from Hutchinson Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and a master’s degree in 2012 from Hays State University. He is employed as a journalism and English teacher at Sterling High School. The couple plan to wed July 25 at First Baptist Church in Lyons. ...

Henderson, Young plan October event Brad and Skye Young of Hillsboro and Ernest Hen­der­son of Independence and Linda Draper of Houston, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children TJ Henderson and April Young, both of Lawrence. The bride-to-be will earn a degree from the University of Kansas. She is employed at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The groom-elect is completing his master’s degree and doctoral program in history. The wedding is Oct. 3 in Lawrence. ...

Derksen, McCarty to wed May 29 Larry and Dixie Derksen of Goddard and Byron and Wendy McCarty of Hillsboro announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Diedre Derksen and Mason McCarty. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Goddard High School and Tabor College. She is teaching first grade at Winfield. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hillsboro High School and will graduate from Tabor College in May. He works for the city of Hillsboro. Grandparents include CaroLee and the late Bob Derksen of Wichita; Dorcas and the late Marvin Storer of Gettysburg, S.D. ...

Waner, Klassen married in Salina Sydney Waner and Andy Klassen, both of Hillsboro, were married at 4 p.m. Nov. 22, at Masonic Temple in Salina. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Tina Waner of McPherson and Jeremy and Valerie Duerksen of Hillsboro. Parents of the groom are Dale and Kay Klassen of Hillsboro. The bride’s grandparents are Vernon and Henrietta Waner, Bill and Feebie Holdeman, Bill and Sharon Kaeppel and Pete and Carol Duerksen. ...

Kathleen Michele Myrick and Tad Alan Remy were united in marriage Saturday, Jan. 31, at Peace Lutheran Church near Albert with pastor Patricia Reep presiding. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Johanna Myrick of Larned. The groom is the son of Tom and Lynley Remy of rural Burdick. He is the grandson of Elinor and the late Lee Remy and John and Sue Gutsch. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a strapless a-line, ivory gown of organza. The fitted bodice featured embroidery and crystals. ...

Durham to host hamburger fry The Durham community is sponsoring a hamburger fry at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the city park. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the meal and fellowship. For more information, call 620-732-3441. Goessel to host ‘Threshing Days’ The annual Country Threshing Days is from July 31 through Aug. ...

Prof to speak on prehistoric Kansas The Cottonwood Crossing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will host “Kansas B.C.,” a presentation by Donald Blakeslee, at 7 p.m. Thurs­day, July 23, in the community room at the Goessel City Building, located on Cedar Street, one-half block south of Main Street. Blakeslee, an expert on prehistoric and early historic Plains life, is professor of anthropology at Wichita State University His presentation will focus on Kansas in the era prior to Columbus. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program, which is made possible by a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council. ...

Prof to speak on prehistoric Kansas The Cottonwood Cross­ing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will host “Kansas B.C.,” a presentation by Donald Blakeslee, at 7 p.m. July 23, in the community room at the Goessel City Building, located on Cedar Street, one-half block south of Main Street. Blakeslee, an expert on prehistoric and early historic Plains life, is professor of anthropology at Wichita State University. He has done fieldwork throughout the Great Plains and is the author of four books and numerous articles on anthropology. ...